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Saab 9000 Hatchback L4-2290cc 2.3L DOHC Turbo EFI (1994)10 · Steering and Suspension
10 · Steering & suspension

Ride Height Measurement (Alignment)

Make
Saab
Model
9000 Hatchback
Engine
L4-2290cc 2.3L DOHC Turbo EFI
Year
1994
Section
Alignment › Specifications › Ride Height Measurement
Steering and SuspensionRide Height Measurement · page 1 of 3
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Alignment: Specifications
Ride Height Measurement

The choice of chassis spring is determined by the car height measurement together with the axle weight.
When taking height measurements the following is assumed: 

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The car should have a full tank of fuel and a full windscreen fluid level (normal driving weight).

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The car should not have no load apart from it's standard equipment. Standard equipment is a spare wheel, tool kit and warning triangle.

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Measure the dimensions "FR" (front suspension) and "RR" (rear suspension) and calculate an average between the two.

The measurement is carried out as follows: 

1. Roll the car forwards and backwards approx. 1 meter to reset the tension in the rubber bushes and springs.
2. Depress the front and release it.
3. Measure the height and record the result.
4. Roll the car forwards and backwards approx. 1 meter to reset the tension in the rubber bushes and springs.
5. Pull up the front and release it.
6. Measure the height and record the result.
7. Calculate an average of the two measurements.

Important:  If the car is equipped with a tow bar "RR" is decreased by 6 mm.

The table shows height measurements for model variants.
The table permits a tolerance of ± 10 mm.

Pinch or Ctrl + scroll to zoom. Double-tap to reset.

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